UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549    FORM 10-Q  [ X]Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006OR[    ]Transition Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
For the transition period from:________to________  Commission File Number:  001-05270  AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  Delaware11-1817252(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 1002210022(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)  Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (212) 355-4141  Not Applicable Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X] No [   ]  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of "accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):  Large accelerated filer [    ] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer [    ]  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes [   ] No [X]  Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.    ClassOutstanding at November 9, 2006Common stock, $0.01 par value8,451,223 shares  1   American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries
IndexPagePART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATIONItem 1.
Financial StatementsConsolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 20053Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)4Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and
2005 (unaudited)5Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)6Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations13Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk18Item 4.    Controls and Procedures19PART II  OTHER INFORMATIONItem 1.
Legal Proceedings20Item 1A. Risk Factors20Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds20Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities20Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders20Item 5.
Other Information20Item 6.
Exhibits20Signatures21  2   PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements   American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share data) September 30,2006December 31,ASSETS:(Unaudited)2005Investments:Short-term investments, at amortized  cost, which approximates fair value$-$1,979Securities purchased under agreements to resell
Fixed maturities, at fair value5,385
42,2363,092
40,444Equity securities, at fair value1,5171,884Other long-term investments1,0781,082Total investments50,21648,481Cash and cash equivalents7,5357,176Restricted cash ($14,455 and $15,643, respectively, restricted by related parties)16,44616,296Accrued investment income804533Premiums receivable ($1,719 and $2,203, respectively, due from related parties)1,9452,389Net deferred tax asset13,27913,751Due from reinsurers ($10,848 and $10,696, respectively, due from related parties)12,12911,707Goodwill24,15424,154Intangible assets3,615726Accrued fee income ($242 and $370, respectively, due from related parties)8292,833Other assets ($2 and $11, respectively, due from related parties)1,5781,686Total assets$132,530$129,732LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY:LIABILITIES:Insurance reserves ($17,511 and $17,897, respectively, due to related parties)$21,259$20,882Premium and claim funds payable ($14,455 and $15,643, respectively, due to related parties)16,44616,296Commission payable ($1,108 and $1,898, respectively, due to related parties)1,6762,599Amount due to brokers1,183-Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities2,7692,096State income taxes payable318251Due to reinsurers ($1,902 and $1,304, respectively, due to related parties)1,9361,304Net liabilities associated with discontinued operations671808Total liabilities46,25844,236Minority interest4,0264,026STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY:Preferred stock, $0.10 par value, 1,000 shares designated noshares issued and outstanding--Common stock, $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized;9,180,695 shares issued; and 8,451,223 shares outstanding9292Additional paid-in capital479,371479,192Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,311)(1,064)Treasury stock, at cost, 729,472 shares and 729,472 shares, respectively(8,730)(8,730)Accumulated deficit(387,176)(388,020)Total stockholders equity82,24681,470TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY$132,530$129,732  See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  3   American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)  Three Months
Ended September 30,Nine Months
Ended September 30,2006200520062005REVENUES:Premiums earned ($14,279, $14,450, $41,527 and $41,574,     respectively, from related parties)$17,018$16,959$49,375$49,309MGU fee income ($1,923, $2,691, $6,055 and $8,083, respectively,     from related parties)2,3863,5467,61810,890Net investment income8076242,3661,754Net realized investment gains and losses303648250Other income6141410620,24721,17959,42162,309EXPENSES:Insurance benefits, claims and reserves ($10,398, $10,017, $29,164     and $27,662, respectively, from related parties)12,67111,58435,00831,760Selling, general and administrative expenses ($4,122, $3,966,     $12,412 and $13,848, respectively, from related parties)7,1137,37822,15223,588Amortization and depreciation180275559825Minority interest8713220544020,05119,36957,92456,613Income from continuing operations before income tax1961,8101,4975,696Provision for income taxes996785992,149Income from continuing operations971,1328983,547Gain (loss) on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax-(59)(54)(59)Net income$97$1,073$844$3,488Basic income per common share:Income from continuing operations$.01$.14$.11$.42Gain (loss) on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax-(.01)(.01)(.01)Net income applicable to common shares$.01$.13$.10$.41Shares used to compute basic income per share8,4518,4518,4518,447Diluted income per common share:Income from continuing operations$.01$.14$.11$.42Gain (loss) on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax-(.01)(.01)(.01)Net income applicable to common shares$.01$.13$.10$.41Shares used to compute diluted income per share8,5158,5308,5068,529   See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  4   American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended
September 30,20062005CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:Net income$844$3,488Adjustments to net income:Net realized investment (gains) and losses(48)(250)Amortization and depreciation559825(Gain) loss on disposal of discontinued operations5459Equity (income)(72)(14)Deferred tax expense5371,897Non-cash stock compensation expense179165Change in operating assets and liabilities:Net sales of trading securities320229Change in policy liabilities377(3,002)Change in net amounts due from and to reinsurers2102,606Change in accrued fee income2,004765Change in premiums receivable444(45)Change in income taxes(77)(154)Change in other assets and other liabilities(1,317)1,169Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities of continuing operations4,0147,738Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities of discontinued operations(191)(170)Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities3,8237,568CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:Net (purchases) sales of short-term investments1,9851,786Net (purchases) sales of securities under resale and repurchase agreements(2,293)1,333Change in amounts due to and from brokers1,1831,300Sales of fixed maturities9,11728,916Maturities of fixed maturities300200Purchases of fixed maturities(11,695)(36,025)Purchases of equity securities(1,072)(623)Sales of equity securities1,435720Purchases of fixed assets-(94)Distributions from interest in partnerships76-Employers Direct Health (EDH) agency agreement(2,500)-Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities(3,464)(2,487)CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:Proceeds from exercise of stock options-123Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities-123Increase in cash and cash equivalents3595,204Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period7,1763,236Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$7,535$8,440SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:Cash paid during period for:Interest--Income taxes$13$210  See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  5


American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)  1. Significant Accounting Policies and Practices  (A) Business and Organization  Since November 2002, the Company has been a holding company engaged in the insurance and reinsurance business through its wholly-owned insurance company, Independence American Insurance Company ("Independence American"), and its managing general underwriter subsidiaries:  IndependenceCare Holdings L.L.C. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as (IndependenceCare"); Risk Assessment Strategies, Inc. ("RAS"), Marlton Risk Group LLC ("Marlton") and its investment in Majestic Underwriters LLC ("Majestic").  IndependenceCare, RAS and Marlton are collectively referred to as the "MGU Subsidiaries."  Prior to its current operations, AMIC was an Internet service provider known as SoftNet Systems, Inc.  Since November 2002, AMIC has been affiliated with Independence Holding Company (IHC), an insurance holding company, which held 48% of AMICs outstanding common stock at September 30, 2006.  The senior management of IHC provides direction to the Company through service agreements between the Company and IHC and IHC subsidiaries.  IHC has also entered into long-term reinsurance treaties to cede medical stop-loss to the Company.  Additionally, the Company reinsures IHCs New York statutory disability business and its employer-sponsored group major medical (Group Medical) and short-term medical (STM) business.  Beginning in 2007, Independence American will begin issuing Group Medical, Medical Stop-Loss and health plans for individuals and families.  (B) Principles of Consolidation and Preparation of Financial Statements.  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of AMIC and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect:  (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. AMICs annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods have been included. The consolidated results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be anticipated for the entire year.  (C) Reclassifications  Certain amounts in prior years' consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been reclassified to conform to the 2006 presentation.  2. Income Per Common Share  Included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for 2006 and 2005 are 64,000 and 79,000 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and 55,000 and 82,000 shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, from the assumed exercise of options using the treasury stock method.  Net income does not change as a result of the assumed dilution of options.  3. MGU Fee Income  The Company records MGU fee income as policy premium payments are earned.  MGUs are compensated in two ways.  They earn fee income based on the volume of business produced for marketing, underwriting and administrative services that it provides for its carriers (fee incomeadministration), and earn profit-sharing commissions if such business exceeds certain profitability benchmarks (fee incomeprofit commissions). Profit-sharing commissions are accounted for beginning in the period in which the Company believes they are reasonably estimable, which is typically at the point that claims have developed to a level where claim development patterns can be applied to generate reasonably reliable estimates of ultimate claim levels. Profit-sharing commissions are a function of an MGU attaining certain profitability thresholds and could vary greatly from quarter to quarter.  6  MGU fee income (loss) consisted of the following (in thousands):  Three Months EndedNine Months EndedSeptember 30,September 30,2006200520062005MGU fee incomeadministration$2,464$3,120$7,605$9,348MGU fee income-profit commissions(78)426131,542$2,386$3,546$7,618$10,890  4. Investments  The following table summarizes, for all securities in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2006, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time, those securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position (in thousands):  Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotalFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedValueLossValueLossesValueLossesFIXED MATURITIES:Corporate securities$6,587$223$12,594$584$19,181$807CMO and ABS (1)2,268434,2061386,474181U.S. Government and agencies obligations25-7,5672197,592219GSE (2)1,068302,317563,38586Agency MBS (3)--13431343State and Political Subdivisions1,1751--1,1751Total, fixed maturities$11,123$297$26,818$1,000$37,941$1,297EQUITY MATURITIES:Preferred Stock$-$-$912$47$912$47  (1) Collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and asset-backed securities (ABS). (2) Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) which consist of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Banks. GSEs are private enterprises established and chartered by the Federal Government. (3) Mortgage-backed securities (MBS).  The following table summarizes, for all securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2005, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time, those securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position (in thousands):  Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotalFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedValueLossValueLossesValueLossesFIXED MATURITIES:Corporate securities$13,003$392$2,872$183$15,875$575CMO and ABS2,498462,933945,431140U.S. Government and agencies obligations6,760134876337,636167GSE5,516107--5,516107Agency MBS15021,475261,62528Total fixed maturities$27,927$681$8,156$336$36,083$1,017EQUITY MATURITIES:Preferred Stock$559$63$325$12$884$75


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The Company reviews its investment securities regularly and determines whether other than temporary impairments have occurred. If a decline in fair value is judged by management to be other than temporary, a loss is recognized by a charge to the Consolidated Statements of Operations, establishing a new cost basis for the security.  The factors considered by management in its regular review include, but are not limited to:  the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; adverse changes in ratings announced by one or more rating agencies; whether the issuer of a debt security has remained current on principal and interest payments; whether the decline in fair value appears to be issuer specific or, alternatively, a reflection of general market or industry conditions; and the Company's intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery in fair value.  For securities within the scope of Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 99-20, such as purchased interest-only securities, an impairment loss is recognized when there has been a decrease in expected cash flows combined with a decline in the security's fair value below cost.  Based on managements consideration of these factors, the unrealized losses at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were deemed to be temporary impairments in value.  Substantially all of the unrealized losses at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 relate to investment grade securities and are attributable to changes in market interest rates subsequent to purchase.  The Company reviews its investments regularly and monitors its investments for impairments.  A total of 27 securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 52 securities for 12 months or longer as of September 30, 2006.  A total of 52 securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 21 securities for 12 months or longer as of December 31, 2005.  The unrealized losses were evaluated in accordance with the Company's policy and were determined to be temporary in nature at September 30, 2006.  For the periods ending September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company did not record losses for other-then-temporary investments. 5. Other Intangible Assets The Companys intangible assets, consisting of broker/ third party relationships, are amortized over five years.  In February 2006, Independence American entered into an agreement (EDH Agreement) to write group major medical and medical stop-loss insurance pursuant to which a $3,243,000 intangible asset was recorded (see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  The Company has classified the EDH Agreement as an intangible asset that will be amortized over the five year EDH Agreement period.  Such amortization will start in 2007 to coincide with the transfer of business on January 1, 2007.  Intangible assets at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 consist of the following (in thousands):September  30, 2006December 31, 2005DefinitiveIndefiniteDefinitiveIndefiniteLivesLivesTotalLivesLivesTotalGross Carrying ValueBalance beginning of period$4,814$100$4,914$4,814$100$4,914Additions3,243-3,243---Balance end of period8,0571008,1574,8141004,914Accumulated AmortizationBalance end of period(4,542)-(4,542)(4,188)-(4,188)Net intangible assets$3,515$100$3,615$626$100$726Weighted average remaining life in years2.290.68  Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $354,000 and $607,000, respectively.


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Expected amortization expense is as follows (in thousands):  Year EndingDecember 31,Three Months Remaining 2006$7320078412008656200964820106492011648$3,515  6. Related Party Transactions  AMIC and its subsidiaries incurred expense of $138,000 and $136,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $394,000 and $442,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, from its service agreements with IHC and its subsidiaries.  These payments reimburse IHC and its subsidiaries, at agreed upon rates including an overhead factor, for management services provided to AMIC and its subsidiaries, including accounting, legal, compliance, underwriting, and claims.  Independence American assumes premiums from related parties, and records related insurance income, expenses, assets and liabilities.  Additionally, the MGU Subsidiaries market, underwrite and provide administrative services (including premium collection, medical management and claims adjudication) for a substantial portion of the Medical Stop-Loss business written by the insurance subsidiaries of IHC and records related income, assets and liabilities in connection with that business.  Such related party information is disclosed on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Operations.  The Company also contracts for several types of insurance coverage (e.g. directors and officers and professional liability coverage) jointly with IHC.   The cost of this coverage is split proportionally between the Company and IHC according to the type of risk and AMICs portion is recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  7. Discontinued Operations  Prior to becoming an insurance holding company as a result of the acquisition of Independence American Holdings Corp. (IAHC) on November 14, 2002, the Company was a holding company principally engaged in providing Internet services through its discontinued operations.  The operating results of discontinued operations have been segregated from continuing operations and are reported as a loss from discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations.  Although it is difficult to predict the final results, the loss on disposition from discontinued operations includes managements estimates of costs to wind down the business and costs to settle its outstanding liabilities.  The actual results could differ materially from these estimates.  The estimated loss on disposition reserve for all discontinued operations is reflected in net liabilities associated with discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  Net liabilities associated with discontinued operations at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 represent estimated closure costs of Intellicom.  Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax of $54,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 are a result of unanticipated property taxes relating to Intellicom.  The Company believes the net liabilities for discontinued operations at September 30, 2006 adequately estimates the remaining costs associated with Intellicom discontinued operations.  8. Stock-Based Compensation and Change in Accounting Principle On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123 (R), "Share Based Payment", which requires compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions to be recognized in the financial statements, based upon the fair value of the instruments issued.  SFAS No. 123 (R) covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted stock plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights and employee purchase plans.  SFAS No. 123 (R) replaces SFAS No. 123, which established as preferable a fair value based method of accounting for share-based compensation with employees, but permitted the option of continuing to apply the guidance of APB Opinion No. 25, as long as the notes to the financial statements disclosed the effects of the preferable fair value method.  In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) regarding the SEC's interpretation of SFAS No. 123 (R) and the valuation of share-based payments for public companies. The company has applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) and accordingly recorded share-based payment expense in selling, general and administrative expenses.  Since the Company previously adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123, effective November 14, 2002, the adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.


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The Company recorded an expense of approximately $179,000 and $165,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, related to options issued under the fair value based method.  The Company recorded an expense of approximately $58,000 and $63,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  As of  September 30, 2006, there was $360,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested options which will be recognized over the remaining requisite service periods. The following table summarizes information regarding stock options outstanding at September 30, 2006:  Number of options outstanding498,167Number of options exercisable418,985Weighted average exercise price$ 14.91Aggregate intrinsic value for all options outstanding$ 1,168,621Aggregate intrinsic value for all exercisable options$ 1,153,589Weighted average contractual term remaining5.4 years The following table summarizes the outstanding options to purchase common stock shares at September 30, 2006: Outstanding OptionsWeightedAverageExerciseSharesPriceBalance, December 31, 2005504,16714.90Granted--Exercised--Canceled(6,000)14.01Balance, September 30, 2006498,167$14.91  The fair value of each stock option on the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2006 and 2005:  September  30,20062005Volatility-27.15%Risk-free interest rate-4.01%Dividend yield--Expected lives in years-5.00Weighted average fair value$-$4.28  The table above does not include numbers for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as no options were granted for that period.  9. Commitments and Contingencies  Legal Proceedings  The Company is involved in legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its businesses.  The Company has established reserves that it believes are sufficient given information presently available related to its outstanding legal proceedings and claims.  The Company believes the results of the pending legal proceedings and claims are not expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or cash flows, although there could be such an effect on its results of operations for a particular period.


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10. Other Comprehensive Income  The components of comprehensive income include (i) net income or loss reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations; and (ii) after-tax net unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale which are reported directly in stockholders' equity.  Comprehensive income is as follows (in thousands):  Three Months EndedNine Months EndedSeptember30,September30,2006200520062005Net income$97$1,073$844$3,488Unrealized gains (losses)1,246(611)(247)(488)Comprehensive income (loss)$1,343$462$597$3,000  11. Segment Information Management has restated previously reported segment information reflecting how management currently views its operations.  Segment information is as follows (in thousands):  Three Months EndedNine Months EndedSeptember 30,September 30,2006200520062005Revenues:Independence American$17,649$17,562$51,266$50,881MGU Subsidiaries2,4983,6087,92311,076Corporate70(27)184102Net realized investment gains and losses303648250$20,247$21,179$59,421$62,309Income (loss) from continuing operationsbefore income tax:Independence American$113$1,025$1,604$3,390MGU Subsidiaries3709549573,159Corporate(317)(205)(1,112)(1,103)Net realized investment gains and losses303648250$196$1,810$1,497$5,696  12. Agency Agreement  On February 22, 2006, AMIC entered into the EDH Agreement with EDH, also known as First Integrated Health, Inc.  Under this agreement, subject to Independence American obtaining the appropriate licenses and policy approvals, EDH will begin writing employer medical stop-loss through Independence American as soon as practicable, and will move the majority of its existing block of employer-sponsored group major medical and medical stop-loss to Independence American in January 2007, with the balance moving by the end of 2007.  Independence American paid EDH $2,500,000, which EDH simultaneously paid to Independence Holding Company (IHC) in consideration of IHC issuing 125,000 shares of IHC common stock (IHC Stock) to EDH.  The IHC Stock is held in escrow until such time as the aggregate annualized premiums written through EDH reaches $30 million.  The Company has classified the $2,500,000 payment as an intangible asset that will be amortized over the five year contract period.  Such amortization will start in 2007 to coincide with the transfer of business on January 1, 2007.  The EDH Agreement terminates on December 31, 2011; provided, it will automatically be extended to December 31, 2016, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions as to premium volume and profitability. Assuming these conditions are satisfied, EDH would be entitled to up to an additional $2,500,000 depending on the value of the IHC Stock as of December 31, 2011.  The Company has recorded a derivative liability and an intangible asset on its balance sheet in the amount of $743,000 to account for the fair value of such contingent payment.  The $743,000 intangible asset balance will also be amortized over the five year contract period, starting on January 1, 2007.  The value of the derivative liability will be evaluated each quarter and the corresponding


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changes in fair value will be reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  If the EDH Agreement is extended to December 31, 2016, subject to satisfaction of certain further conditions as to premium volume and profitability, EDH would be entitled to up to an additional $5,000,000 depending on the value of the IHC Stock as of December 31, 2016.  In addition, EDH could be entitled to a $1,000,000 bonus on December 31, 2013 subject to satisfaction of certain conditions as to premium volume and profitability.  As part of the agreement, an affiliate of EDH and Independence American agreed to a profit/loss sharing arrangement, whereby Independence American will pay to, or receive from, such affiliate 35% of the underwriting profit or loss of the business written by Independence American.  Independence American will receive customary carrier fees on the business written on its paper.  13. New Accounting Pronouncements  In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (SFAS 154), which replaces Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes (APB 20) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.  SFAS 154 applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle, and changes the requirements for accounting and reporting a change in accounting principle.  SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements of a voluntary change in accounting principle unless it is impracticable.  APB 20 previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized as a cumulative effect adjustment in net income of the period of the change.  SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes made in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2005.  The adoption of SFAS 154 had no impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements. In February 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments (SFAS 155), which amends Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities (SFAS 140).  SFAS 155 simplifies the accounting for certain derivatives embedded in other financial instruments by allowing them to be accounted for as a whole if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis.  SFAS 155 also clarifies and amends certain other provisions of SFAS 133 and SFAS 140.  SFAS 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired, issued or subject to a remeasurement event occurring in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006.  Adoption of SFAS 155 is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements. In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes  An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("Interpretation 48"), which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Interpretation 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  Interpretation 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company has not yet determined the impact that Interpretation 48 will have on its consolidated financial statements. In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  Adoption of SFAS 157 is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements. In September 2006, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108).  SAB 108 provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement.  The SEC staff believes that registrants should quantify errors using both a balance sheet and an income statement approach and evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying a misstatement that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material.  SAB 108 is effective for years ending on or after November 15, 2006.  Adoption of SAB 108 is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  The actual consolidated results of American Independence Corp.(AMIC) and Subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company") could differ significantly from those set forth herein.  Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in " Risk Factors " as set forth in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as those discussed herein in Item 2 and elsewhere in this quarterly report.  Statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "intends", estimates, "likelihood", unlikelihood, assessment, and foreseeable and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.  A number of important factors could cause the Company's actual results for the year ending December 31, 2006, and beyond to differ materially from past results and those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by the Company, or on its behalf.  The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.  The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the related Notes thereto appearing in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report. Overview The Company is an insurance holding company engaged in the insurance and reinsurance business through its wholly-owned insurance company, Independence American Insurance Company ("Independence American") and its managing general underwriter subsidiaries (the "MGUs") that currently specialize in Medical Stop-Loss.  Since November 2002, AMIC has been affiliated with Independence Holding Company ("IHC"), which currently owns 48% of AMIC's stock, and IHC's senior management has provided direction to the Company through service agreements between the Company and IHC.  Independence Americans primary source of income is reinsurance premiums.  The majority of these premiums are ceded to Independence American from IHC under long-term reinsurance treaties to cede Medical Stop-Loss business to Independence American.  In addition, Independence American assumes fully-insured health and DBL premiums from IHC, and assumes Medical Stop-Loss premiums from unaffiliated carriers. Beginning in 2007, Independence American will begin issuing Group Medical, Medical Stop-Loss and health plans for individuals and families  While management considers a wide range of factors in its strategic planning, the overriding consideration is underwriting profitability.  Management's assessment of trends in healthcare in general, and in the lines of health insurance in which the Company participates in particular, play a significant role in determining whether to expand Independence American's reinsurance participation percentage or the number of programs it reinsures.  Since Independence American reinsures a portion of all of the business produced by the MGUs, and since the MGUs are also eligible to earn profit sharing commissions based on the profitability of the business they write, the MGUs also emphasize underwriting profitability.  In the past two years, this commitment to profitability has resulted in a decrease in business written by the MGUs.  In addition, management focuses on controlling operating costs.  By sharing employees with IHC and sharing resources among the MGUs and Independence American, AMIC strives to maximize its earnings.  The following are highlights for the Company:  Independence American Insurance Company  · Premiums earned were $49.4 million and $49.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively; and, $17.0 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.  · Independence American added two additional licenses during the three months ended September 30, 2006, bringing its total to 41 states and the District of Columbia.  · The average percentage of medical stop-loss business ceded from IHC to Independence American was 22% and 23% during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively; and 22% and 24% for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  · 99.6% of invested assets in bonds and short-term investments are investment grade, 99.6% of the bonds have the highest NAIC rating designation (NAIC ratings of 1 and 2 designation).


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· In February 2006, Independence American entered into the EDH Agreement to write fully-insured and medical stop-loss insurance.  · In November 2006, Independence American entered into an agreement with a national, career agent marketing organization to begin marketing health plans to individuals and families.  · The Net Loss Ratio (defined as insurance benefits, claims and reserves divided by premiums earned less underwriting expenses) for the Medical Stop-Loss line of business for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was 101.3%.  The net loss ratio applicable to the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was 91.2% and 97.1% for the year ended December 31, 2005.  The net loss ratio was 105.5%, 98.1% and 115.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2006, September 30, 2005, and December 31, 2005, respectively.  Independence American Insurance Company  Independence American, which is domiciled in Delaware, is licensed to write property and/or casualty insurance in 41 states and the District of Columbia and has a B++ (Very Good) rating from A.M. Best Company ("A.M. Best").  An A.M. Best rating is assigned after an extensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a companys financial condition and operating performance, and is also based upon factors relevant to policyholders, agents, and intermediaries, and is not directed toward protection of investors.  A.M. Best ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities of the Company.  Independence American's unaudited statutory capital and surplus as of September 30, 2006 was $40,397,000.  Managing General Underwriters   IndependenceCare markets and underwrites employer Medical Stop-Loss, provider excess loss and HMO Reinsurance products for Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York (Standard Life), Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. (Madison Life), Independence American and another carrier.  IndependenceCare currently has four operating subsidiaries, IndependenceCare Underwriting Services - Minneapolis L.L.C., IndependenceCare Underwriting Services - Tennessee L.L.C., IndependenceCare Underwriting Services - Southwest L.L.C. and IndependenceCare Underwriting Services - MidAtlantic LLC.  IndependenceCare's 24 employees are responsible for marketing, underwriting, billing and collecting premiums and medically managing, administering and adjudicating claims.  RAS markets and underwrites employer Medical Stop-Loss and group life for Standard Life and another carrier. RAS, which is based in South Windsor, Connecticut, has 12 marketing, underwriting and claims personnel.  Marlton Risk Group LLC (Marlton) is an 80% owned MGU for employer Medical Stop-Loss and group life for Standard Life, Madison Life and two other carriers.  Marlton, which is based in Voorhees, New Jersey, has 25 marketing, underwriting, medical management and claims employees.  Marltons management owns the remaining 20%.  The Company has a 23% interest in Majestic, a Medical Stop-Loss MGU for Standard Life and another carrier.Wholly-owned subsidiaries of IHC own a 52% interest in Majestic.  The senior management of Majestic owns the remaining 25% interest.  The Company accounts for this investment using the equity method of accounting.  Majestic, which is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, has 27 marketing, underwriting, medical management and claims employees.  Discontinued Operations  Prior to becoming an insurance holding company as a result of the acquisition of Independence American Holdings Corp. on November 14, 2002, the Company was a holding company principally engaged in providing Internet services through several discontinued operations.  Discontinued operations include managements estimates of costs to wind down the business and costs to settle its outstanding liabilities.  Critical Accounting Policies  The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  A summary of the Company's significant accounting policies and practices is provided in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Management has identified the accounting policies related to Insurance Reserves, Premium and MGU Fee income Revenue Recognition, Reinsurance, Income Taxes, Investments, Goodwill and Other Intangibles and Discontinued Operations as those that, due to the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and this Management's Discussion and Analysis. A full discussion of these policies is included under Critical Accounting Policies in Item 7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.  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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006, Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005  Premiums Earned.  Premiums earned increased $59,000 to $17,018,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $16,959,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of less than 1%.  The Company currently reinsures three lines of business from IHC.  Premiums relating to medical stop-loss business were $14,266,000 and $14,657,000 for 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decline is due to a decrease in gross medical stop-loss premiums produced by IHC as a result of stricter underwriting guidelines.  Premiums relating to DBL were $959,000 and $1,049,000 for 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The decline is due to a decrease in DBL premiums produced by IHC as a result of a reduction in premium rates.  Premiums relating to group major medical and short-term medical were $1,793,000 and $1,253,000 for 2006 and 2005, respectively.  Independence American began reinsuring 10% of IHCs group medical and short-term medical business in 2005.  The increase is due to an increase in production of these lines at IHC.  MGU Fee Income.  MGU fee income decreased $1,160,000 to $2,386,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $3,546,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.  MGU fee income-administration decreased $656,000 to $2,464,000 as the MGUs have decreased their blocks of business in an effort to improve loss ratios.  MGU fee income-profit commission decreased $504,000 to $(78,000) for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $426,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.  Profit commissions for a given year are based primarily on the performance of business written during portions of the three preceding years.  Therefore, profit commissions for 2006 are based on business written during portions of 2003, 2004 and 2005.  Since certain of the MGUs experienced higher loss ratios on those treaty years, profit commissions for the 2006 and 2007 fiscal years will be adversely affected.  Net Investment Income.  Net investment income increased $183,000 to $807,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $624,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 due to higher yields.  The return on investments of the Company was 5.4% in the three months of 2006 and 4.5% for the comparable period in 2005.  Net Realized Investment Gains and Losses.  Net realized investment gains and losses decreased $6,000 to $30,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $36,000 for the same period of 2005.  The Company's decision as to whether to sell securities is based on managements ongoing evaluation of investment opportunities and economic market conditions, thus creating fluctuations in realized gains or losses from period to period.  Included in the three months ended September 30, 2006 is an unrealized loss of $66,000 representing an increase in the value of the derivative liability relating to the agreement with EDH (see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  For the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, there were no unrealized losses on securities that the Company deemed to be other than temporary in nature.  Insurance Benefits, Claims and Reserves.  Insurance benefits claims and reserves increased $1,087,000 to $12,671,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $11,584,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of 9%.  The increase is mainly the result of a Net Loss Ratio of 106% for the three months ended September 30, 2006 versus 98% for the three months ended September 30, 2005 on its medical stop-loss line of business.  The increase in the net loss ratio is primarily related to further development of business incepting in 2005 and 2004.  In addition there was an increase in insurance benefits claims and reserves due to the increase in volume of group major medical and STM premium assumed from IHC.  Selling, General and Administrative.  Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $265,000 to$7,113,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $7,378,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.  This decrease is primarily due to lower commission expense of $143,000 incurred by Independence American resulting from a decrease in profit commissions due to non-owned MGUs resulting from higher loss ratios on certain treaties.  Amortization and Depreciation.  Amortization and depreciation expense decreased $95,000 to $180,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $275,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.  The expense mainly relates to the amortization of the intangible assets for the value of broker/TPA relationships of the MGUs.  These assets were part of the purchase price adjustments for the acquisition of IAHC, Marlton, and IndependenceCare-MidAtlantic.  Amortization expense for these intangible assets will decline over the useful lives of the assets.  Income Taxes.The provision for income taxes decreased $579,000 to $99,000, an effective rate of 50.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $678,000, an effective rate of 37.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2005.  Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 includes a non-cash provision for federal income taxes of $54,000 and $577,000, respectively.  The effective rate of 50.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2006 is higher due to state taxes on MGU income, and lower federal tax expense results from the deduction of the higher state taxes and lower consolidated income.  Independence American pays a nominal amount of state income tax, therefore there is a higher effective state tax rate on consolidated income for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to September 30, 2005.  For as long as AMIC utilizes its net operating loss carryforwards, it will not pay any income taxes, except for federal alternative minimum taxes and state income


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taxes. Gain/Loss on Discontinued Operations.Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax was $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $59,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.  The loss in 2005 was primarily the result of the re-estimation of lease costs related to the Companys discontinued Intellicom operation.  Net Income.  The Company had net income of $97,000, or $.01 per share, diluted, for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $1,073,000 or $.13 per share, diluted, for the three months ended September 30, 2005.  Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006, Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005  Premiums Earned.  Premiums earned increased $66,000 to $49,375,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $49,309,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  The Company currently reinsures three lines of business from IHC.  Premiums relating to medical stop-loss business were $41,756,000 and $43,382,000 for 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decline is due to a decrease in gross medical stop-loss premiums produced by IHC as a result of stricter underwriting guidelines.  Premiums relating to DBL were $2,853,000 and $3,081,000 for 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The decline is due to a decrease in DBL premiums produced by IHC as a result of a reduction in premium rates.  Premiums relating to group major medical and short-term medical were $4,766,000 and $2,846,000 for 2006 and 2005, respectively.  Independence American began reinsuring 10% of IHCs group medical business effective January 1, 2005 and 10% of IHCs short-term medical (STM) in the second half of 2005.  The increase is due to an increase in production of these lines at IHC and the lack of STM premiums in the first half of 2005.  MGU Fee Income.  MGU fee income decreased $3,272,00 to $7,618,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $10,890,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  MGU fee income-administration decreased $1,743,000 to $7,605,000 as the MGUs have decreased their blocks of business in an effort to improve loss ratios.  MGU fee income-profit commission decreased $1,529,000 to $13,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $1,542,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  Profit commissions for a given year are based primarily on the performance of business written during portions of the three preceding years.  Therefore, profit commissions for 2006 are based on business written during portions of 2003, 2004 and 2005.  Since certain of the MGUs experienced higher loss ratios on those treaty years, profit commissions for the 2006 and 2007 fiscal years will be adversely affected.  Net Investment Income.  Net investment income increased $612,000 to $2,366,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $1,754,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 due to higher yields.  The return on investments of the Company was 5.3% in the first nine months of 2006 and 4.6% for the comparable period in 2005.  Net Realized Investment Gains and Loss.  Net realized investment gains and losses decreased $202,000 to $48,000 for the nine months ended  September 30, 2006, compared to $250,000 for the same period of 2005.  The Company's decision as to whether to sell securities is based on managements ongoing evaluation of investment opportunities and economic market conditions, thus creating fluctuations in realized gains or losses from period to period.  Included in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is an unrealized loss of $95,000 representing an increase in the value of the derivative liability relating to the agreement with EDH (see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, there were no unrealized losses on securities that the Company deemed to be other than temporary in nature.  Insurance Benefits, Claims and Reserves.  Insurance benefits claims and reserves increased $3,248,000 to $35,008,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $31,760,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of 10%.  The increase is mainly the result of a Net Loss Ratio of 101% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 versus 91% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 on its medical stop-loss line of business.  The increase in the net loss ratio is primarily related to further development of business incepting in 2005 and 2004.  In addition there was an increase in the volume of group major medical and STM premium assumed from IHC.  The increase of $3,248,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is comprised of a $2,106,000 increase in medical stop-loss expense, a $1,138,000 increase in group major medical and STM expense, and an increase of $4,000 relating to DBL expense.  Selling, General and Administrative.  Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1,436,000 to$22,152,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $23,588,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  This decrease is primarily due to lower commission expense of $1,138,000 incurred by Independence American resulting from a decrease in profit commissions due to non-owned MGUs resulting from higher loss ratios on certain treaties.  Amortization and Depreciation.  Amortization and depreciation expense decreased $266,000 to $559,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $825,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  The expense mainly relates to the amortization of the intangible assets for the value of broker/TPA relationships of the MGUs.  These assets were part of the purchase price adjustments for the acquisition of IAHC, Marlton, and IndependenceCare-MidAtlantic.  Amortization expense for these intangible assets will decline over the useful lives of the assets.


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Income Taxes.The provision for income taxes decreased $1,550,000 to $599,000, an effective rate of 40.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $2,149,000 an effective rate of 37.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 includes a non-cash provision for federal income taxes of $473,000 and $1,833,000 respectively.  The effective rate of 40.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is higher due to state taxes on MGU income, and lower federal tax expense results from the deduction of the higher state taxes and lower consolidated income.  Independence American pays a nominal amount of state income tax, therefore there is a higher effective state tax rate on consolidated income for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to September 30, 2005.  For as long as AMIC utilizes its net operating loss carryforwards, it will not pay any income taxes, except for federal alternative minimum taxes and state income taxes. Gain/Loss on Discontinued Operations.Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax was $54,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $59,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  The loss in both years was primarily the result of the re-estimation of lease costs related to the Companys discontinued Intellicom operation.  Net Income.  The Company had net income of $844,000 or $.10 per share, diluted, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $3,488,000 or $.41 per share, diluted, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  Liquidity and Capital Resources (in thousands)  Independence American  Independence American principally derives cash flow from: (i) operations; (ii) the receipt of scheduled principal payments on its portfolio of fixed income securities; and (iii) earnings on investments.  Such cash flow is partially used to finance liabilities for insurance policy benefits and reinsurance obligations.  Independence American maintains a revolving Letter of Credit (LOC) with a financial institution to support reinsurance obligations of Independence American in the ordinary course of business.  The LOC has an outstanding face amount of up to $5,000,000 although Independence American has not drawn upon funds to date.  The LOC renews October 15 of each year, unless cancelled by Independence American.  Corporate  Corporate derives cash flow funds principally from: dividends and tax payments from its subsidiaries and investment income from corporate liquidity.  There are no regulatory constraints on the MGUs ability to dividend to the parent company, however, state insurance laws have provisions relating to the ability of the parent company to use cash generated by Independence American.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the MGUs have paid $3,052,000 in dividends to Corporate.  Cash Flows  As of September 30, 2006, the Company had $56,834,000 of cash, cash equivalents, and investments net of amounts due to brokers compared with $55,720,000 as of December 31, 2005.  Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2006 was $4,014,000.  Net cash flows were the result of from premium volume and fees from MGUs, partially offset by higher than expected claims and losses.  Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2006 was $3,464,000.  This results from purchases of fixed maturities, equity securities, and short-term investments, net of sales of all such securities.  Also, in February 2006, Independence American entered into an agreement to write group major medical and medical stop-loss insurance pursuant to which $2,500,000 was paid to EDH (see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  At September 30, 2006, the Company had $16,446,000 of restricted cash at the MGUs.  The amount at the MGUs is directly offset by corresponding liabilities for Premium and Claim Funds Payable of $16,446,000. This asset, in part, represents the premium that is remitted by the insureds and is collected by the MGUs on behalf of the insurance carriers they represent.  Each month the premium is remitted to the insurance carriers by the MGUs.  Until such remittance is made the collected premium is carried as an asset on the balance sheet of each MGU with a corresponding payable to each insurance carrier.  In addition to the premium being held at the MGUs, the MGUs are in possession of cash to pay claims Claim Funds.  The cash is deposited by each insurance carrier in to a bank account that the MGUs can access.  The cash is used by the MGUs to pay claims on behalf of the insurance carriers they represent.  The availability of cash enables the MGUs to reimburse claims in a timely manner.


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The Company has $21,259,000 of insurance reserves that it expects to pay out of current assets and cash flows from future business.  If necessary, the Company could sell its fixed maturity investments if the timing of claim payments associated with the Companys insurance resources does not coincide with future cash flows.  The Company believes it has sufficient cash to meet its currently anticipated business requirements over the next twelve months including the funding of discontinued operations, working capital requirements, and capital investments.  The expected schedule of contractual obligations at September 30, 2006 is not materially different than the schedule at December 31, 2005, which was included in Item 7 of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Investment Impairments  The Company reviews its investments regularly and monitors its investments continually for impairments.  The Company's gross unrealized losses on fixed maturities totaled $1,297,000 at September 30, 2006.  Substantially all of these securities were investment grade.  The unrealized losses have been evaluated in accordance with the Company's policy and were determined to be temporary in nature at September 30, 2006.  The Company holds all fixed maturities as available-for-sale and accordingly marks all of its fixed maturities to market through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).  Outlook  MGUs  The MGUs fee income has decreased as a result of writing and/or renewing fewer policies due to competitors willingness to write business at profit margins lower than those acceptable to the Company, partially offset by increased rates on the policies retained.  The MGUs do not anticipate materially increasing their production of Medical Stop-Loss business in 2007, however, a leading insurance rating agency has stated that there are indications that the stop-loss market should show signs of hardening by sometime in 2007, which could help the MGUs produce more business.  Independence American  Independence American is primarily a reinsurer, and currently derives most of its business from pro rata quota share Medical Stop-Loss reinsurance treaties (the IHC Treaties) with Standard Life and Madison Life, which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of IHC.  When an excess product, such as Medical Stop-Loss, experiences several consecutive years of underwriting profitability, it is not unusual for there to be more competitors entering that line, which can increase pressure on pricing and create a "softer" market. The Medical Stop-Loss market began to "soften" in 2003, and less favorable conditions continued through 2005. During 2005, the Company increased rates and made changes in its underwriting guidelines in response to the results of its underwriting audits.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Medical Stop-Loss line was affected by further development on business incepting in 2005 and, to a lesser extent, in 2004, which caused reduced underwriting profitability.  The Company believes that the experience on business written in 2004 should now be nearly complete; and, consequently, business written in 2005 will be nearing completion during the second quarter of 2007.  Based upon the Companys best estimate, due to the changes made in underwriting guidelines during 2005, the experience on business incepting in 2005 is tracking significantly better than business written in 2004, and business written in 2006 is tracking better than business incepting in 2005 at this point in time.  Through its marketing agreement with EDH, Independence American will begin writing fully-insured health business, including Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHPs) primarily sold to small employer groups, and Medical Stop-Loss in January 2007.  EDH will move the majority of its existing block of fully-insured and stop-loss health insurance to Independence American by the end of 2007.  In addition, the Company has entered into an agreement with a national, career agent marketing organization to begin marketing health plans to individuals and families utilizing Independence American as the carrier.  The agency projects that it will have $17 million of annualized premiums ($10 million on an earned basis) on Independence American paper as of December 31, 2007.  Independence American initially anticipates retaining 50% of the risk on this business.  The program will be administered by Insurers Administrative Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IHC.  Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk  Risk Management  The Company manages interest rate risk by seeking to maintain a portfolio with a duration and average life that falls within the band of the duration and average life of the applicable liabilities, and may utilize options to modify the duration and average life of such assets.


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The Company monitors its investment portfolio on a continuous basis and believes that the liquidity of the Company will not be adversely affected by its current investments.  In the Company's analysis, a 100 to 200 basis point change in interest rates on the Companys liabilities would not be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company and is not materially different than the expected change at December 31, 2005 included in Item 7A of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K. With respect to its investments, the Company employs (from time to time as warranted) investment strategies to mitigate interest rate and other market exposures.  Item 4. Controls and Procedures  The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (its principal executive officer and its principal financial officer, respectively) have concluded, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Report, that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the Exchange Act) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in such reports is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, and allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION  Item 1. Legal Proceedings  The Company is involved in legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its discontinued businesses. The Company has established reserves that it believes are sufficient given information presently available related to its outstanding legal proceedings and claims. The Company believes the results of the other pending legal proceedings and claims are not expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or cash flows, although there could be such an effect on its results of operations for a particular period.  Item 1A.   Risk Factors  The were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 in response to Item 1A. to Part 1 of Form 10-K.  Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds Not Applicable  Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities  Not Applicable  Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Not Applicable  Item 5. Other Information  Not Applicable  Item 6. Exhibits  31.1Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 200231.2Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 200232.1Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.32.2Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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SIGNATURES  Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.  AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE CORP. (Registrant)  /s/ Roy T.K. Thung__________________________
Roy T.K. Thung
Chief Executive OfficerDate:November 9, 2006      /s/Teresa A. Herbert
Teresa A. Herbert
Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerDate:November 9, 2006


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